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The Silent Treatment You Give Yourself: How Toxic Relationships Condition Self-Abandonment
There’s a quiet kind of violence that creeps in when we start to disappear ourselves. Not with dramatic exits or slamming doors, but...
Jen Simpson
May 12, 2025
Toxic Workplaces Breed Hyper-Independent Employees: How to Recover
I used to wear my overwork like a badge of honor. Early mornings blurred into late nights. Lunches were optional, often replaced by cold coffee and adrenaline. I thought if I just worked harder, stayed longer, never complained, and constantly said "yes," I’d finally be seen as good enough.
Jen Simpson
May 9, 2025
The Rebound Effect: How Leaving a Toxic Relationship Can Create New Trauma Patterns
I used to believe that leaving my toxic relationship would set me free. And in many ways, it did. I gained physical space, reclaimed time, and began the slow process of rediscovering myself. But what no one warned me about was the truth I’d only learn later: freedom without healing just becomes another kind of prison.
Jen Simpson
May 5, 2025
Why Smart Women Stay Single: The Hidden Trauma Behind Hyper-Independence in Relationships
I used to believe that needing someone meant weakness.
Growing up, I watched my mother shrink herself to fit the small spaces her partner allowed. Her voice softened over the years, her dreams were packed away for his comfort, and her financial dependence slowly turned into a cage. The message was loud and clear: Needing a man makes you vulnerable. And vulnerability gets you hurt
Jen Simpson
May 2, 2025
Boundaries vs Walls: How to Protect Yourself Without Isolating
Walls are built out of fear and distrust. They manifest as deep skepticism towards everyone, cutting people off at the first sign of misunderstanding, and masking real emotions by insisting, "I’m fine," even when drowning inside. Walls feel safe at first, but over time, they harden into cages.
Jen Simpson
Apr 28, 2025
The Control Paradox: How Toxic Partners Create Hyper-Independent Survivors
Control doesn’t always show up as violence. Sometimes, it’s quieter. It comes as the slow erosion of your trust—trust in others, in the world, and, most painfully, in yourself.
I learned that lesson far too young. After being molested by my uncle and dismissed by my mother—the very person who was supposed to protect me—I made a silent vow: No one will ever have power over me again.
Jen Simpson
Apr 25, 2025
Signs of a Toxic Relationship and What to Do About It
Toxic relationships can have a detrimental impact on your mental and emotional well-being. It’s essential to recognize the signs of...
Jen Simpson
Mar 31, 2025
How to Set Boundaries Without Feeling Guilty
Setting boundaries is essential for maintaining healthy relationships and protecting your well-being. However, many people struggle with...
Jen Simpson
Mar 28, 2025
How to Believe in Yourself and Build Confidence
Self-belief and confidence are vital for personal and professional success. However, many struggle with self-doubt. Building self-belief...
Jen Simpson
Mar 24, 2025
Why Taking Responsibility Helps You Grow
Taking responsibility for your actions and decisions is a crucial aspect of personal growth. It empowers you to take control of your life...
Jen Simpson
Mar 21, 2025
Ways to Stop Self-Sabotage and Move Forward
Self-sabotage can be a frustrating barrier to achieving your goals. It often manifests as procrastination, self-doubt, or engaging in...
Jen Simpson
Mar 17, 2025
How to Let Go of Negative Thoughts That Hold You Back
Negative thoughts can be debilitating and hinder your personal growth. They often stem from fear, past experiences, or self-doubt. The...
Jen Simpson
Mar 14, 2025
Why Knowing Yourself Can Set You Free
Self-awareness is a powerful tool that can lead to profound personal growth and freedom. When we truly know ourselves—our values,...
Jen Simpson
Mar 10, 2025
How to Handle Change Without Feeling Lost
Change is an inevitable part of life, but it can often leave us feeling disoriented and overwhelmed. Whether it’s a job change, a move,...
Jen Simpson
Mar 8, 2025
Being Honest with Yourself: The First Step to Growth
Self-honesty is the foundation of personal growth. It involves recognizing your true feelings, beliefs, and desires, and confronting the...
Jen Simpson
Mar 7, 2025
Turning Pain into Purpose: Finding Strength in Hard Times
Life can be challenging, and everyone faces pain at some point. However, it’s possible to turn that pain into purpose and emerge stronger...
Jen Simpson
Feb 28, 2025
Healing from Betrayal: How to Trust Again
Betrayal can feel like a deep wound, leaving us questioning our judgment, our relationships, and even ourselves. Whether it comes from a...
Jen Simpson
Feb 12, 2025
How to Break Generational Cycles and Change Your Life
How to Break Generational Cycles and Change Your Life Generational cycles can feel like heavy chains, binding us to patterns of behavior,...
Jen Simpson
Feb 8, 2025
Uncovering Your Purpose: How to Find Meaning in Your Life
Hey Sis, welcome back to Sis, Live in Your Life’s Truth —a space where we embrace who we are and uncover the beauty in life’s journey....
Jen Simpson
Jan 13, 2025
7 Mindfulness Practices to Ground Yourself in the Present
Hey Sis, welcome back to Sis, Live in Your Life’s Truth—a space where we explore ways to heal, grow, and live authentically. Life can be...
Jen Simpson
Dec 30, 2024
About Jenelle
Meet the Woman Behind the Mission
Jen Simpson is an Award-winning and best-selling Amazon author born in Browns Hall, St. Catherine, Jamaica and lived most of her life in Toronto, Canada. She is known for her contagious, welcoming, devoted, inspirational and compassionate spirit. she is the winner of Canada’s Top 100 Black Women to Watch in 2022, and a wearer of many hats. she is also a senior real estate law clerk specializing in condominium development and commercial transactions, an inspirational, personal development and transformational speaker and coach, co-founder and CEO of multiple businesses, founder of the Roots of Jenerational Legacy Foundation and founder and host of Life's Deceit Podcast, formerly known as Commitment To A Deceitful Liar Podcast.
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